Brazil v United States

Jonathan Daniel

Derrick Rose #6 of team USA reacts after losing control of the ball in the final seconds against Nene Hilario #13 of team Brazil during an exhibition game at the United Center on August 16, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Team USA defeated team Brazil 95-78.

Derrick Rose #6 of team USA reacts after losing control of the ball in the final seconds against Nene Hilario #13 of team Brazil during an exhibition game at the United Center on August 16, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Team USA defeated team Brazil 95-78.

Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls - Game One

Jonathan Daniel

Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards dunks over Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls - Game One

Jonathan Daniel

Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards fouls Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards fouls Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets

Maddie Meyer

Paul Pierce #34 of the Brooklyn Nets takes a shot over Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Barclays Center on December 18, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Wizards defeat the Nets 113-107.

Paul Pierce #34 of the Brooklyn Nets takes a shot over Nene #42 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Barclays Center on December 18, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Wizards defeat the Nets 113-107.

2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup - Day Ten

Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno

Nene Hilario of Brazil shoots against the Serbians during the 2014 FIBA World Basketball Championship quarter final match between Serbia and Brazil at Palacio de los Deportes on September 10, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.

Nene Hilario of Brazil shoots against the Serbians during the 2014 FIBA World Basketball Championship quarter final match between Serbia and Brazil at Palacio de los Deportes on September 10, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Denver Nuggets - Game Three

Doug Pensinger

Nene Hilario #31, Arron Afflalo #6, Kenyon Martin #4, Danilo Gallinari #8 and Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets look on as they await action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 97-94 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

Nene Hilario #31, Arron Afflalo #6, Kenyon Martin #4, Danilo Gallinari #8 and Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets look on as they await action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 97-94 to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks - Game Two

Kevin C. Cox

Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots against Paul Pierce #34 and Nene Hilario #42 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots against Paul Pierce #34 and Nene Hilario #42 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.